Chapter 55

Chapter 55

Ian's eyes traced Ashley's face over and over, as if trying to memorize the features, even though it was permanently inscribed in every cell of his nerves.

She had been out cold for two hours already and he was steadily losing his mind. He was certain Yu Zhen was too, as he was trying to field off a hysterical Rita as one of Chloe's colleagues stayed to monitor Ashley's condition all through.

The doctor and nurses didn't need to stay, but Ian would be damned if she didn't have constant medical surveillance.

He had tried using the power of his mind to will her over to consciousness several times, but it seemed that when it mattered most his hopes failed him.

"Sir, would you like to sleep somewhere?", A nurse asked him carefully. Yes, he would like to sleep with Ashley, but of course, she was unconscious.

"No."

"Would you like something else si-"

"No."

He added a glare for good measure. She was distracting him from monitoring his wife's condition.

"O-okay sir", she shivered a